Supporters from left, Reina Claudio, Aya and Ralph Celento wait for U.S. Rep. Francisco "Quico" Canseco at a campaign rally at the Holiday Inn Airport on Election Night, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Canseco headed up to a "war room," to watch the election results. He is scheduled to meet with supporters later on in the evening. Canseco is in a race with Democrat St. Rep. Pete Gallego, D-Alpine.

Pete Gallego gets a pat on the back from his son Nicolas as wife Elena listens to his victory speech at the election night watch party for State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. Representative Francisco Canseco for his seat in the U.S. House District 23 on November 6, 2012. less

Pete Gallego gets a pat on the back from his son Nicolas as wife Elena listens to his victory speech at the election night watch party for State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. ... more

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Pete Gallego reacts to a televised report of a large lead larte in the night during the election night watch party for State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. Representative Francisco Canseco for his seat in the U.S. House District 23 on November 6, 2012. less

Pete Gallego reacts to a televised report of a large lead larte in the night during the election night watch party for State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. Representative ... more

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Charlie Gonzalez congratulates Pete Gallego at the election night watch party for State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. Representative Francisco Canseco for his seat in the U.S. House District 23 on November 6, 2012. less

Charlie Gonzalez congratulates Pete Gallego at the election night watch party for State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. Representative Francisco Canseco for his seat in the U.S. ... more

Pete Gallego takes a high five after hearing results that clinched the voctory at the election night watch party for State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. Representative Francisco Canseco for his seat in the U.S. House District 23 on November 6, 2012. less

Pete Gallego takes a high five after hearing results that clinched the voctory at the election night watch party for State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. Representative Francisco ... more

Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News

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Pete Gallego starts to take congratulations after hearing results that clinched his victory during the election night watch party for State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. Representative Francisco Canseco for his seat in the U.S. House District 23 on November 6, 2012. less

Pete Gallego starts to take congratulations after hearing results that clinched his victory during the election night watch party for State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. ... more

U.S. Rep. Francisco "Quico" Canseco arrives at a campaign rally at the Holiday Inn Airport on Election Night, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Canseco didn't concede the race and said it was too early to call it. Canseco then headed up to a "war room," to watch the election results. Canseco is in a race with Democrat St. Rep. Pete Gallego, D-Alpine. less

U.S. Rep. Francisco "Quico" Canseco arrives at a campaign rally at the Holiday Inn Airport on Election Night, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Canseco didn't concede the race and said it was too early to call it. Canseco ... more

U.S. Rep. Francisco "Quico" Canseco and his wife, Gloria, arrive at a campaign rally at the Holiday Inn Airport on Election Night, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Canseco didn't concede the race and said it was too early to call it. Canseco then headed up to a "war room," to watch the election results. Canseco is in a race with Democrat St. Rep. Pete Gallego, D-Alpine. less

U.S. Rep. Francisco "Quico" Canseco and his wife, Gloria, arrive at a campaign rally at the Holiday Inn Airport on Election Night, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Canseco didn't concede the race and said it was too ... more

U.S. Rep. Francisco "Quico" Canseco and his wife, Gloria, arrive at a campaign rally at the Holiday Inn Airport on Election Night, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Canseco didn't concede the race and said it was too early to call it. Canseco then headed up to a "war room," to watch the election results. Canseco is in a race with Democrat St. Rep. Pete Gallego, D-Alpine. less

U.S. Rep. Francisco "Quico" Canseco and his wife, Gloria, arrive at a campaign rally at the Holiday Inn Airport on Election Night, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Canseco didn't concede the race and said it was too ... more

Supporters Joe and Sylvia Lopez wait for U.S. Rep. Francisco "Quico" Canseco at a campaign rally at the Holiday Inn Airport on Election Night, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Canseco headed up to a "war room," to watch the election results. He is scheduled to meet with supporters later on in the evening. Canseco is in a race with Democrat St. Rep. Pete Gallego, D-Alpine. less

Supporters Joe and Sylvia Lopez wait for U.S. Rep. Francisco "Quico" Canseco at a campaign rally at the Holiday Inn Airport on Election Night, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Canseco headed up to a "war room," to watch ... more

U.S. Rep. Francisco "Quico" Canseco, arrives at the Holiday Inn Airport on Election Night after the polls closed, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Canseco headed up to a "war room," to watch the election. He is scheduled to meet with supporters later on in the evening. Canseco is in a race with Democrat St. Rep. Pete Gallego, D-Alpine. less

U.S. Rep. Francisco "Quico" Canseco, arrives at the Holiday Inn Airport on Election Night after the polls closed, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Canseco headed up to a "war room," to watch the election. He is ... more

Volunteers Jay Ibarra and Mary Whistler wait for results at the U.S. Rep. Francisco "Quico" Canseco campaign rally at the Holiday Inn Airport on Election Night, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Canseco headed up to a "war room," to watch the election returns. He is scheduled to meet with supporters later on in the evening. Canseco is in a race with Democrat St. Rep. Pete Gallego, D-Alpine. less

Volunteers Jay Ibarra and Mary Whistler wait for results at the U.S. Rep. Francisco "Quico" Canseco campaign rally at the Holiday Inn Airport on Election Night, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Canseco headed up to a ... more

Pete Gallego reviews returns with Michael Beckendorf (left) during the election night watch party for State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. Representative Francisco Canseco for his seat in the U.S. House District 23 on November 6, 2012. less

Pete Gallego reviews returns with Michael Beckendorf (left) during the election night watch party for State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. Representative Francisco Canseco for ... more

The candidate listen to results after 10:30 during the election night watch party for State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. Representative Francisco Canseco for his seat in the U.S. House District 23 on November 6, 2012. less

The candidate listen to results after 10:30 during the election night watch party for State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. Representative Francisco Canseco for his seat in the ... more

Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News

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US House of Representatives candidate Joaquin Castro gestures to supporters during his election night reception, as he is joined on stage by his girlfriend, Anna Flores, left, his twin brother, San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, right, and Erica Castro, wife of Julian, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in San Antonio. less

US House of Representatives candidate Joaquin Castro gestures to supporters during his election night reception, as he is joined on stage by his girlfriend, Anna Flores, left, his twin brother, San Antonio ... more

US House of Representatives candidate Joaquin Castro is seen during his election night reception, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at Henry's Puffy Tacos in San Antonio.

US House of Representatives candidate Joaquin Castro is seen during his election night reception, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at Henry's Puffy Tacos in San Antonio.

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San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro speaks to supporters of his twin brother, US House of Representatives candidate Joaquin Castro, during Joaquin Castro's election night reception, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in San Antonio. less

San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro speaks to supporters of his twin brother, US House of Representatives candidate Joaquin Castro, during Joaquin Castro's election night reception, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in San ... more

The candidate stands with his wife Elena and son Nicolas to thanks supporters at the election night watch party for State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. Representative Francisco Canseco for his seat in the U.S. House District 23 on November 6, 2012. less

The candidate stands with his wife Elena and son Nicolas to thanks supporters at the election night watch party for State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. Representative Francisco ... more

Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News

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The candidate stands with his wife Elena and son Nicolas to thank supporters as the election night watch party for State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. Representative Francisco Canseco for his seat in the U.S. House District 23 on November 6, 2012. less

The candidate stands with his wife Elena and son Nicolas to thank supporters as the election night watch party for State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. Representative Francisco ... more

Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News

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The candidate is comforted by his wife Elena and son Nicolas at the election night watch party for State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. Representative Francisco Canseco for his seat in the U.S. House District 23 on November 6, 2012. less

The candidate is comforted by his wife Elena and son Nicolas at the election night watch party for State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. Representative Francisco Canseco for his ... more

Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News

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State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, thanks his supporters while standing with wife Elena and son Nicolas at the election night watch party on November 6, 2012. Gallego is challenging U.S. Representative Francisco Canseco for his seat in the U.S. House District 23. less

State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, thanks his supporters while standing with wife Elena and son Nicolas at the election night watch party on November 6, 2012. Gallego is challenging U.S. ... more

Carina Castro, 3, takes in the scene as her father, Mayor Julian Castro, talks with supporters upon his arrival at the Pre-K 4 SA campaign watch party at La Fonda on Main in San Antonio on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. less

Carina Castro, 3, takes in the scene as her father, Mayor Julian Castro, talks with supporters upon his arrival at the Pre-K 4 SA campaign watch party at La Fonda on Main in San Antonio on Tuesday, Nov. 6, ... more

City Manager Sheryl Sculley, right, and Education Policy Administrator Rebecca Flores, center, cheer as the early voting totals are announced during the Pre-K 4 SA campaign watch party at La Fonda on Main in San Antonio on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. less

City Manager Sheryl Sculley, right, and Education Policy Administrator Rebecca Flores, center, cheer as the early voting totals are announced during the Pre-K 4 SA campaign watch party at La Fonda on Main in ... more

City Manager Sheryl Sculley, center, looks at results for the Pre-K 4 SA campaign coming in on a phone with Lila Cockrell, right, and Cockrell's granddaughter, Annalee Gulley, left, who also worked on the campaign, during the election watch party at La Fonda on Main in San Antonio on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. less

City Manager Sheryl Sculley, center, looks at results for the Pre-K 4 SA campaign coming in on a phone with Lila Cockrell, right, and Cockrell's granddaughter, Annalee Gulley, left, who also worked on the ... more

Mayor Julian Castro thanks his supporters and staff as results for the Pre-K 4 SA campaign come in during the election watch party at La Fonda on Main in San Antonio on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Standing with him are City Councilman Diego Bernal, from left, Castro's wife, Erica Castro and their daughter, Carina, Lila Cockrell and City Councilman Ray Lopez. less

Mayor Julian Castro thanks his supporters and staff as results for the Pre-K 4 SA campaign come in during the election watch party at La Fonda on Main in San Antonio on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Standing with him ... more

Mayor Julian Castro thanks his supporters and staff as results for the Pre-K 4 SA campaign come in during the election watch party at La Fonda on Main in San Antonio on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Standing with him are City Councilman Diego Bernal, from left, Castro's wife, Erica Castro and their daughter, Carina, Lila Cockrell and City Councilman Ray Lopez. less

Mayor Julian Castro thanks his supporters and staff as results for the Pre-K 4 SA campaign come in during the election watch party at La Fonda on Main in San Antonio on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Standing with him ... more

U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith and his wife, Beth, arrives at the Holiday Inn Airport on Election Night, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Smith has a commanding lead in the U.S. Rep. Dist. 21 race against Democratic candidate Candace Duval. less

U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith and his wife, Beth, arrives at the Holiday Inn Airport on Election Night, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Smith has a commanding lead in the U.S. Rep. Dist. 21 race against Democratic candidate ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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George Rodriguez, of the South Texas Alliance for Progress, talks with media as early voting results show an 87 vote lead for the City of San Antonio's Pre-K 4 SA initiatvie, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012.

George Rodriguez, of the South Texas Alliance for Progress, talks with media as early voting results show an 87 vote lead for the City of San Antonio's Pre-K 4 SA initiatvie, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012.

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Lisa Salazar and son Jeremy Salazar watch national election returns at the election night watch party for State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. Representative Francisco Canseco for his seat in the U.S. House District 23 on November 6, 2012. less

Lisa Salazar and son Jeremy Salazar watch national election returns at the election night watch party for State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. Representative Francisco Canseco ... more

Elia Garcia keeps an intense eye on national results at the election night watch party for State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. Representative Francisco Canseco for his seat in the U.S. House District 23 on November 6, 2012. less

Elia Garcia keeps an intense eye on national results at the election night watch party for State Representative Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. Representative Francisco Canseco for his seat in ... more

U.S. Rep. Francisco "Quico" Canseco, arrives at the Holiday Inn Airport on Election Night after the polls closed, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Canseco headed up to a "war room," to watch the election. He is scheduled to meet with supporters later on in the evening. Canseco is in a race with Democrat St. Rep. Pete Gallego, D-Alpine. less

U.S. Rep. Francisco "Quico" Canseco, arrives at the Holiday Inn Airport on Election Night after the polls closed, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Canseco headed up to a "war room," to watch the election. He is ... more

Diana Ramirez, left, and William Wise canvas along Barbuda Street in the hope of convincing registered voters who have not gone to the polls to vote for candidates in favor of the Dream Act on election day, Nov. 6, 2012. The Dream Act would gives some undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children a path toward legal status. less

Diana Ramirez, left, and William Wise canvas along Barbuda Street in the hope of convincing registered voters who have not gone to the polls to vote for candidates in favor of the Dream Act on election day, ... more

Judicial candidate Joseph Appelt (right, foreground) speaks with voter Brandon Severyn (left) at Thousand Oaks Elemenrary School on Election Day Tuesday November 6, 2012. on the far right (backgrond) is Texas ... more

Tea Party member Matt Troy (in car) shakes hands with Tax Assessor Collector candidate Robert Stovall at Thousand Oaks Elementary School Election Day Tuesday November 6, 2012. On the right is Art Rossi who is running for judge in the 37th District Court. less

Tea Party member Matt Troy (in car) shakes hands with Tax Assessor Collector candidate Robert Stovall at Thousand Oaks Elementary School Election Day Tuesday November 6, 2012. On the right is Art Rossi who is ... more

Donna Campbell (center), a Republican candidate for the Texas Senate, and Robert Stovall (right), a candidate for Tax Assessor Collecor, solicit voter Kristen Alarcon (left) at Thousand Oaks Elementary School on Election Day Tuesday November 6, 2012. The polls close at 7:00 p.m. . less

Donna Campbell (center), a Republican candidate for the Texas Senate, and Robert Stovall (right), a candidate for Tax Assessor Collecor, solicit voter Kristen Alarcon (left) at Thousand Oaks Elementary School ... more

Donna Campbell (right), a Republican candidate for the Texas Senate, solicits voter Kristen Alarcon (left) at Thousand Oaks Elementary School on Election Day Tuesday November 6, 2012. The polls close at 7:00 p.m. . less

Donna Campbell (right), a Republican candidate for the Texas Senate, solicits voter Kristen Alarcon (left) at Thousand Oaks Elementary School on Election Day Tuesday November 6, 2012. The polls close at 7:00 ... more